The McHenry County Department of Health’s Animal Control is getting into the spirit of Halloween by treating would-be adopters with a ‘Spook-CAT-ular’ cat and kitten adoption event. 

Those who submit a pet adoption application in advance, receive a call back, schedule an appointment and purchase a black or orange cat or kitten during the week of Oct. 24 – 31 will pay a $50 adoption fee. Potential adopters can view adoptable cats and kittens by visiting 24Petconnect and entering ZIP code 60014. 

The adoption fee covers all the procedures performed prior to adoption, which includes surgical sterilization, a microchip, one-year registration, flea and tick control treatment and age-appropriate veterinary services that include rabies, deworming and certain tests. Young kittens that have not been spayed/neutered or vaccinated will be able to return to the shelter later for free spay/neuter and vaccination.

This event is by appointment only. 

For more information, please visit MCDH's Animal Control or call (815) 459-6222.